Nathan MacKinnon scored his 400th NHL goal and helped the Avalanche beat the Blues 6-1 on December 31, 2025.

Nathan MacKinnon scored his 400th NHL goal and added two assists, leading the Colorado Avalanche to a 6-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues on December 31, 2025. The milestone goal came in the first period, with MacKinnon tipping in a pass from Josh Manson, followed by a one-timer on the rush. He now ranks 114th on the NHL’s all-time goal list and is the third player in Avalanche history to reach 400 goals, all with the team. MacKinnon leads the league with 34 goals and 70 points this season, helping Colorado extend its home winning streak to 15 games and improve to 17-0-2 at Ball Arena. Valeri Nichushkin scored a natural hat trick, and the Avalanche tied the 1929-30 Boston Bruins for most points through 39 games.